New Delhi, Aug 14 — India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, with base year 2022-23, stood at 9.78 per cent year-on-year in July compared to 9.87 per cent in June, according to provisional data released by the government on Friday.The index for all commodities for July stood at 110.0, whereas…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Air India’s Airbus A320neo operating a Phuket-New Delhi flight temporarily lost control of major flight surfaces for about four seconds after failures involving all three hydraulic systems, according to a report.According to analysis by Airbus of the aircraft’s flight data…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said that it conducted a training session for food business operators (FBOs) on regulations governing food labelling, display, advertising and claims, amid heightened focus on consumer awareness and public health…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — In the fast-evolving AI era, India is building domestic capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, from chip design and fabrication to advanced packaging, equipment and materials, and seven chips have been successfully fabricated at various nodes including advanced nodes…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Direct export-import (EXIM) cargo movement at Kerala's Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin from August 18 which is a major step in the port's transition from an international transhipment hub to a gateway for India's overseas trade, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on…
Seoul, Aug 14 — South Korean shares pared earlier gains late on Friday morning as retail and institutional investors continued to sell large-cap technology stocks despite bargain hunting by foreign investors.After opening 2.7 percent higher, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI)…
Washington, Aug 14 — India’s share of the global space market could rise fivefold within seven years as policy reforms and closer ties with the United States accelerate the growth of its private space industry, the US Department of Commerce has said.India currently accounts for less than 2 per cent…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India on Thursday launched the Science and Technology (S&T) Clusters Annual Report 2025–26, which highlights their evolving role as regional innovation ecosystems and “National Technology Accelerators”,…
Ahmedabad, Aug 13 — Skyroot Aerospace Co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana on Thursday praised Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani’s startup initiative ‘Vande Bharatam’, saying it is creating valuable opportunities for entrepreneurs from smaller cities to present their ideas, connect with…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — The recently enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 will modernise India's mineral governance, strengthen mineral exploration, critical mineral security and sustainable resource development through a stable and uniform fiscal regime, an…
Ahmedabad, Aug 13 — Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday said that staying true to one’s values, beliefs, and convictions is among the most important things to do during defining moments.In his Independence Day address, the Adani Group Chairman reflected on trust, sacrifice, and the…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — Indian Space Research Organisation is confronting proliferation of Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations and accumulation of space debris, and is taking steps for mitigation and prevention, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.ISRO's 'Debris Free Space Mission' will play a…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday approved an allocation of Rs 340.59 crore for Rajasthan and Rs 265.12 crore for Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMRKVY) and the Krishonnati Yojana.The financial approvals were issued during…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — NITI Aayog on Thursday highlighted four high-potential manufacturing sectors -- chemicals, textiles, telecom and network equipment and solar photovoltaic manufacturing -- which can fuel India’s ambition to become global manufacturing powerhouse.A NITI Aayog report, titled ‘Key…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — Air India has begun conducting mandatory screening of all pilots across the group for substances or medications prohibited under aviation regulations as part of a measure aimed at reinforcing safety standards and public confidence, as per sources on Thursday.The letter addressed…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — India’s total installed power capacity reached 552 GW in July 2026, up from 249 GW in 2014, a government factsheet said on Thursday, adding that non-fossil capacity reached 300.50 GW (as of July 31, 2026), accounting for over 54 per cent of total installed capacity.India ranks…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — Around 440 space technology startups are registered in India, while Indian private space companies are expected to undertake more than eight commercial rocket launches over the next two years, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha,…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday said that it suspended the licences of three food business operators, citing misleading claims, unhygienic manufacturing conditions and serious food safety violations that could pose risks to public…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — India's payments sector has attracted nearly $5.8 billion in funding across 371 disclosed equity rounds since 2021, underscoring the transformative impact of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on the country's digital payments ecosystem, a report said on Thursday.The report by…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — The Centre’s thrust on inclusive development is being implemented with a sharp increase in budgetary outlays for rural and tribal communities to improve the quality of life at the grassroots level through better basic services, resilient infrastructure, skills, education, and…
New Delhi, Aug 13 — The government is considering restoring the merchant discount rate (MDR) on certain high-value UPI transactions or introducing a tiered incentive structure to gradually reduce government support for the digital payments ecosystem, the Finance Ministry has told a Parliamentary…